Exploring the World of Exoplanets with Dr. Emily Rickman

Have you ever wondered what lies beyond our solar system? In today’s episode, Dr. Emily Rickman, an astronomer at the Space Telescope Science Institute, discusses her journey in the field of exoplanet research. She fell in love with physics and engineering as a child and later developed a passion for astrophysics and astronomy. Dr. Rickman lets us in on the captivating wonders of exoplanets, explaining that: Exoplanets are planets that orbit stars other than our Sun. There are different types of exoplanets, including rocky terrestrial planets and giant g… Video by YouTube channel.